Secrets of Cantacuzino Castle

In the foothills of Mount Zamora there is the fabulous Cantacuzino Castle, surrounded by a park and a virgin forest of more than 800 hectares, the former owner of which Grigore Cantacuzino (1832-1913) is a descendant of the Byzantine noble family, the former mayor of the capital (1869-1870, 1913), the Prime Minister (1899-1900, 1904-1907), the head of the Conservative Party (1899-1907), who at that time was considered the largest landowner in our country.

Its excellent location, with a luxurious entrance, with wrought iron gates that lead to an alley with high pines along it. Immediately outside the gate, it feels like you entered the boyar estate. Around the Cantacuzino Palace, the picture is even more impressive. Artesian fountains, artificial grotto and Karayman peak in the mountains of Bucech with the cross of heroes, which entered the Book of Records, confirm that the chosen place was ideal for the construction of the palace and that the owners took full advantage of this area.

Cantacuzino Castle was built in the neo-Romanian style of stone and brick and was opened in 1911, its courtyards are lined with stone, it is said that the roof of the palace Gregory Canitacuzino planned to lay out of gold coins. The architect who left his mark here is Gregory Cherkez, who made a significant contribution to the construction of the Royal Palace of Cotroceni in Bucharest.

Allow yourself to linger here for a few more minutes and visit the Nabab Cafe, where enjoying the beautiful views and breathing in the cleanest mountain air, you can have a cup of coffee or lunch to feel how it once was.

The tour is usually combined with an excursion to the Pelesh/Pelishor Palace in Sinai.

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